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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasolin
Prime engine as instructed in the Engine.
Engine fails to start with
electric starter
{Electric Start Units Only)
1. Electric Starter + Push 1 Keyn not + fully inserted.
2. Battery not charged.
3. Circuit breaker tripped,
1. Insert t Electric Starter r Push Key in into starter
housing until it snaps into place.
2. Charge battery.
3. Debris may be blocking blade operation.
Stop engine, remove Electric Starter Push
Key, and disconnect spark plug boot. Verify
grass ot other debris are not obstructing
the blade. Carefully clean out debris if
necessary. Reattach spark plug boot and
reinsert Electric Starter Push Key. Wait ane
minute after tripping for circuit breaker to
automatically 5€ self-reset then n reattempt start,
aa ree
Clean fuel lines fl tank with clean, fre
Engine overheats
я Engine ой level low.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean area around and on top of engine,
2. Airflow restricted.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
idles poorly
. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.
. Dirty air cleaner,
. Reset gap or replace spark plug.
. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual,
Mower will not
mulch grass {if equipped)
. Wet grass.
. Excessively high grass.
; Dull blade.
. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
dry to cut,
. Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting path,
. Sharpen с or y replace blade.
position ve feat wheels nae only) Ë
Sharpen or replace blade.
Mower will not self propel
. Belt notinstalled properly.
. Debris clogging drive operation,
. Damaged or worn belt.
. Drive control out of adjustment,
High pullbackeffort |
: Check belt for proper pulley Installation and
movement.
. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot,
and clean out debris,
. Inspect and replace belt.
. Adjust drive control. Refer to page 8 in
Assembly a and Set-Up,
SE Allow the unit to roll forward slig htiy y wi thout
the Assembly & Set-Up section.
SECTION 5 — TROUBLESHOOTING
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